Preparation for the Next Life (film)

Preparation for the Next Life
Preparation for the Next Life
	Teaser poster
Directed by	Bing Liu
Screenplay by	Martyna Majok
Based on	Preparation for the Next Life; by Atticus Lish
Produced by	Dede Gardner; Jeremy Kleiner; Adele Romanski; Barry Jenkins; Mark Ceryak;
Starring	Sebiye Behtiyar; Fred Hechinger;
Cinematography	Ante Cheng
Edited by	Anne McCabe
Music by	Emile Mosseri
Production; companies	Orion Pictures; Plan B Entertainment; Pastel;
Distributed by	Amazon MGM Studios
Release date	September 5, 2025;
Country	United States
Language	English

Preparation for the Next Life is an upcoming American drama film directed by Bing Liu, from a screenplay by Martyna Majok. It is based upon the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger.

It is scheduled to be released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.

Premise

A Uyghur migrant to New York lives a meagre existence laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens, but her future suddenly becomes hopeful when she falls in love with an American soldier.

Cast

Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe
Fred Hechinger as Skinner

Production

In March 2023, it was announced Bing Liu would direct an adaption of Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish, with Plan B Entertainment and Pastel producing, with Orion Pictures set to distribute.^[1] Principal photography took place in New York City.^[2]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.^[3]

References

^ Lavalee, Eric (March 21, 2023). "Minding the Crap: Bing Liu Preps Fiction Debut "Preparation for the Next Life"". ION Cinema. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
^ "Now Casting: 'Preparation for the Next Life,' Physician's Choice, Chevrolet". Casting Networks. January 11, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
^ Lattanzio, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' — First Look". IndieWire. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

4."Preparation for the Next Life (2025) Filming Locations". 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2025-08-01.

External links

Preparation for the Next Life at IMDb

[1] Lavalee, Eric (March 21, 2023). "Minding the Crap: Bing Liu Preps Fiction Debut "Preparation for the Next Life"". ION Cinema. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

[2] "Now Casting: 'Preparation for the Next Life,' Physician's Choice, Chevrolet". Casting Networks. January 11, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

[3] Lattanzio, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' — First Look". IndieWire. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

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